Queen of the surf: Steph Gilmore wins eighth world title

Gilmore made history on Thursday at California's Lower Trestles break, beating world No.1 and five-time world champion Carissa Moore in the title decider.

Justice will be done: Promoters say Justin Bieber concert at Suncorp to go ahead

Promoters of Bieber's Justice tour in Australia, Frontier Touring, believe the Australian and New Zealand dates in November and December should go ahead despite the setback.

Queensland Police shoot knife-wielding man at Kangaroo Point, Brisbane

Brisbane teen was shot in chest by someone know to him

Australia is failing to protect threatened species: WWF

Australia got an F for fail, with the report's authors warning the country's grim reputation as a global extinction leader will worsen unless management efforts are radically improved.

Tennis’ original super-brat hails the transformation of “clown” Kyrgios

"The guy is a genius on the court. He doesn't need a coach, he did an unbelievable job tactically.

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Carey and Green save Australia from disaster in first Chappell Hadlee ODI

Australia has recovered from a disastrous start to win the opening match of cricket’s Chappell Hadlee trophy in Cairns in a thrilling finish.

I’ll let my footy do the talking: Lions’ Zorko

Zorko says this time he and his Lions want to let their footy do the talking.

Post-Bennett Broncos leak too many points

Since Bennett was sacked in 2018, Brisbane have returned negative points differentials in four campaigns under coaches Anthony Seibold and Kevin Walters.

Truss me to deliver tax cuts and energy crisis: New British PM

Interest rates set to rise for fifth straight month

The Reserve Bank of Australia board is expected to lift the official cash rates for the fifth month in a row when it meets on Tuesday.

Winning Kyrgios wants to be a part of it in New York

Nick Kyrgios has revealed how a history of US Open flops fuelled his inspired fourth-round victory over world No.1 Daniil Medvedev.

There goes our hero: Foo Fighters farewell drummer Hawkins

There were tears, cheers and heartfelt tributes from a host of rock legends on Saturday, as thousands of fans gathered in honour of Hawkins, who was found dead in his hotel room in Colombia in March.

Pensions bumped up as living costs rise

An indexation increase on September 20 will be the largest rise for welfare payments in more than 30 years and the biggest for pensions in 12 years, Social Services Minister Amanda Rishworth says.

Melbourne say Zorko’s taunts won’t push them over the sledge

Zorko's rematch with Melbourne is set to make for gripping viewing, and Brayshaw is adamant his team won't "overstep the mark".

Drinkwater signs long term deals to stay at Cowboys

Drinkwater's long-term extension shuts down any hopes he would test the market on November 1 and remains an integral member of the spine for Todd Payten's team

Taking the barb out of barbed wire to save wildlife

Every year, thousands of bats and other native creatures die or are horribly injured when they get stuck on Australia’s seemingly endless barbed wire fences.

Lions edge Tigers in epic AFL shoot-out

Queensland to miss out on 90% of new coal mine royalties

Queensland might be entitled to less than seven per cent of royalties generated by a major thermal coal mine that is one step away from approval.

Yuck factor pushes Premier towards desalination

A battle is brewing in South-East Queensland over water. Despite heavy rains and flooding, the water supply authority, Seqwater, has flagged the need to find more water sources to keep up with urban growth.

Tributes for light plane crash victims

A leader in Queensland's agriculture industry has been remembered as a larger-than-life character with a generous heart after he was killed in a light plane crash alongside his 20-year-old son and the pilot.

Wife murderer Nicholson in parole bid

Queensland murderer Clive Anthony Nicholson is making a bid for parole 19 years after bludgeoning his wife Julie to death with a hammer in their home.

Final Queensland floods report to be released

A review of the Queensland government's preparations for and response to catastrophic floods which killed 13 people and damaged 18,000 homes and businesses will hand over its final report.

Research sheds light on sexual violence

More than half of young Australian women have been victims of sexual crimes, according to shocking new figures showing the scourge of violence across the nation as much higher than previously reported. 

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Chris Dawson found guilty of murder

Christopher Dawson murdered his wife in January 1982 because he was so tortured at the thought of losing his teenage lover, a judge has found.

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Repeat offenders firmly in NRL crosshairs

Graham Annesley has put the NRL's repeat offenders on notice, warning the match review committee can beef up charges and issue bans for minor offences to ensure the message sinks in.

‘Historic’ deal to modernise workplaces

The peak body for unions and small business representatives have struck a landmark deal on workplace reform ahead of the federal government's jobs and skills summit.

Kayaker paddles into the record books

Kayaker Bonnie Hancock has paddled her way into Australian sporting history, claiming two world records after a gruelling 254 day journey at sea.

World looks to Australia in hunt for data host

Data piped undersea from the United States to Queensland's Sunshine Coast could be the beginning of a future career for Australians in sustainable mega data centres.

Government to create biodiversity market

A biodiversity credits scheme would be the start of a "nationwide restoration" of Australia's environment, according to the prime minister.